A ‘gent’ at the casino
His pursuit of Blofeld a fruitless chase, Bond decides it is time to resign. Rather it is time for some gentle recreation and he is more than happy to indulge in gambling at the casino tables. His luck, and nerve, bring substantial rewards from his modest outlay. That is until a blonde beauty bets extravagantly at the table and her reckless behaviour threatens the ultimate disgrace among gamblers; unable to pay one’s debts at the table, it is ‘le coup de dishonneur’ and the social ostracism that follows.
Bond to the rescue of the damsel in distress – a chivalrous act that leads straight to the bedroom of Contesse Teresa di Vicenzo. He finds out soon enough that titles mean little to her; its Tracy not Teresa that holds his charms. And it’s her father who lets the pair of them know in no uncertain terms how concerned he is for his daughter’s wellbeing.